Tokyo Mew Mew Coloring Book

"Tokyo Mew Mew" is a Japanese manga series created by a duo of mangaka, who are known by the pseudonyms Reiko Yoshida and Mia Ikumi. The series was first published in "Nakayoshi" magazine from 2000 to 2003.

The main plot centers on an 11-year-old girl named Ichigo Momomiya, who, while on a date with her boyfriend, Masaya Aoyama, is unexpectedly attacked by an endangered animal species. She is then "infected" by the DNA of a red iriset, after which she is transformed into an adorable cat-like creature. Ichigo discovers that she is one of a select few girls tasked with protecting the Earth from a threat from another planet. Each of these girls, known as "Mew Mews," has DNA linked to an endangered animal species. Their task is to fight the "aliens" and their monsters called Chimera Anima.

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The plot: The story centers on Ichigo Momomiya, a young girl who, while dating her boyfriend, Masaya Aoyama, is "infected" by the DNA of a red iriset and turns into a cat-like creature. She quickly learns that she is one of a select few girls, known as "Mew Mews," who have DNA linked to an endangered animal species and are tasked with protecting the Earth from a threat from another planet. In the fight against the "aliens" and their monster, Chimera Anima, the girls use magical items and powers.

Main characters:

1. Ichigo Momomiya: The main character of the series, who turns into Mew Ichigo. Her DNA has been fused with red iris.
2. Minto Aizawa: One of the Mew Mews whose DNA has been linked to the blue lorikeet.
3. Retasu Midorikawa: Another of the Mew Mews, whose DNA has been fused with a dolphin of the order Pinnipeds.
4. Bu-Ling Huang: Mew Mew, whose DNA has been combined with the golden lion tamarin.
5. Zakuro Fujiwara: The last of the Mew Mews, whose DNA has been fused with the gray wolf.

Adaptations:

1. Anime: "Tokyo Mew Mew" lived to see an anime adaptation, which premiered in 2002. The anime consists of 52 episodes and is slightly different from the manga.
2. Games: There are several video games based on "Tokyo Mew Mew" that have been released on various platforms, including Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS.
3. Sequels and Spin-Offs: The series lived to see a sequel titled "Tokyo Mew Mew à la Mode," which focuses on new team member Berry Shirayuki. There are also various spin-offs and novellas based on the series.

Topics: "Tokyo Mew Mew" combines elements of magical girl, science fiction and romance. It also touches on topics such as environmental protection and endangered animal species.

Trivia

1. Inspiration Names: The name "Tokyo Mew Mew" is a play on words. "Mew" is an onomatopoeia for a cat's meow in English, and also refers to the species of animals with which the characters' DNA has been linked.
2. Changing Names in Adaptation: In the American version of the anime, many characters had their names changed. For example, Ichigo Momomiya was renamed Zoey Hanson.
3. Other Anime Direction: The anime "Tokyo Mew Mew" has several differences from the manga, including a different ending, which is quite typical for anime adaptations.
4. Attempting to Create a Spin-off: Mia Ikumi, one of the manga's creators, once created a pilot episode for a spin-off called "Tokyo Mew Mew in Love," but the project never materialized.
5. Sequel: "Tokyo Mew Mew à la Mode" is a sequel to the original manga that focuses on new team member Berry Shirayuki, as well as the lives of the remaining team members after the original series ends.
6. Adaptation for the Musical: "Tokyo Mew Mew" has been adapted into a musical in Japan. The musical premiered in 2020.
7. New Series: In 2020, it was announced that "Tokyo Mew Mew" will receive a new anime series titled "Tokyo Mew Mew New," premiering in 2022.
8. Various Versions: The manga "Tokyo Mew Mew" has been translated into many different languages and published around the world.
9. Competition: Prior to creating "Tokyo Mew Mew," Mia Ikumi won a manga contest organized by Kodansha Publishing House, leading to the creation of the series.
10. Inspiration for Other Works: "Tokyo Mew Mew" has influenced many other works in the magical girl genre, including such series as "Pretty Cure."